UPDATE: Man is horrifically beaten at club in Fourways
FOURWAY - A FOURWAYS young man left home for a nice night out at the New York Club in Douglasdale, however the 23-year-old did not have the best time. Instead, he returned home with a broken nose, damaged eye sockets and cracks on the forehead.
1 June
Following the publication of this story on FourwaysReview.com Sean Christowitz spokesperson of New York Nightclub sent an email saying, “According to our club manager, the investigation by the police is still underway. The club and its employees had no part in the incident and did assist in the separation and breaking up of the fight. Club employees were not part of the incident, and to our knowledge the fight broke out between two groups of men within the club over personal matters and issues. All employees have given statements to the police and we have been fully cooperative throughout the investigation and will continue to do so.”
She said the club did not tolerate violence and would do what it takes to bring justice to the victim.
“We have been in contact with the victim and family and will continue to assist in any way possible,” said Christowitz.
29 May
On his Facebook page, the man’s father is fuming over the beating of his son. The post was circulated many times on social media. The father accused the club manager, bouncers and resident DJ of doing nothing to save his son from the beating.
“In this case, as far as we know, my son was innocent and assaulted for no reason. Also, as far as we know, the investigation is ongoing, the bouncers, club manager and even the resident DJ DID NOTHING TO PROTECT HIM. In fact, it seems that they got involved and partook in the assault,” fumed the father.
Douglasdale police spokesman Warrant Officer Balan Muthan confirmed that one suspect was on bail on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Muthan said a couple of suspects were still on the run.
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The lamenting father said his son went for four-hour reconstruction surgery to repair the damage inflicted upon him.
“I warn every parent or prospective patron not to visit this institution as it is clear that you are putting yourselves in harm’s way,” said the father.
The man’s father, an ex-cop, added that his son’s emotional scars might never smooth out.
“My son had to undergo nearly four hours of reconstructive surgery on Wednesday to repair the damage that these thugs inflicted upon him. He will forever bear the physical, as well as emotional, scars of this event,” said the ex-cop.
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The owner of the club, Dean Anthony, confirmed the incident but professed ignorance over the details claiming that he was not at the club by the time the fracas broke out.
Anthony promised to get his club manager to call this newspaper, but no such call was made after waiting for four days.
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